Teaching English with IT

This book provides guidance on how to teach English using information technology - for the professional English language teacher.

This practical guide for teachers provides an introduction to, and rationale for, using information technology when teaching English.

The book explains how teachers can use e-learning in English language teaching.

The topics covered include: using email; the importance of the web in ELT (covers websites; using audio and video clips from the web, web activities, webquests and treasure hunts); using CD-ROMs; professional training on the web for online teacher training and online teaching communities; audio- and video-conferencing and text chat; learning management systems; and finally, using standalone software on desktop computers.The features of this book include: tried and tested suggestions for managing your students and your teaching time; advice on lesson planning; includes guides to using email and websites in lesson activities; advice on choosing and using software, CD-ROMs, video sources, LMS (learning management systems); guidance on dealing with problems and IT problems.

It is packed with practical examples and advice for teachers to use.